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We remember Thomas Hewson
We remember Thomas Hewson
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1901
enlistment
Dublin
Ireland
Source:7615788
March 1901
1901
service
British Army
Private
6954
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:8486538
31st March 1901
1915
service
British Army
Private
6954
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:7615788
22nd September 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:1852308
22nd September 1915
marriage
Catherine
Source:7007515
1916
death
Died of wounds
Malta
Source:7615788
8th January 1916
burial
Malta
Source:7007515
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Hewson |
| Source | 1852308 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6954 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6954 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine | wife |
Media
Media
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Full dress uniformSouth Wales Borderers full dress uniform; a scarlet tunic with grass green facings which were revived in 1905. This was soon to be abandoned in favour of khaki. The Home Service helmet was introduced in 1878.
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Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Depot Battalion, SWB, on 1901 Census | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Full dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| War Grave | Selena49658 | |
| Addolorata Cemetery | Selena49658 |
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